Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London International Airport (YXU): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Canada, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BHX to YXU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to London International Airport (YXU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport is $1,018. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,751. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from BHX to YXU if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport.
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Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 48 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near BHX? If you're on an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London International Airport (YXU)
Book a hotel close to YXU if you have a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from London International Airport (YXU) to central London
From London International Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 53 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London International Airport (YXU)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in November.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to London International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from BHX to YXU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -13ºC and 2ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from BHX to YXU:
Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Budweiser Gardens are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Banting House National Historic Site.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
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